Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Friday at Arnold Funeral Home with Art Menard officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until the time of the service Friday at the funeral home.

Ralph was born on June 3, 1950 in Philadelphia, PA the son of Ralph Cleveland and Evelyn (Banks) Hart, Sr.

Ralph served his country in the United States Air Force. During his time in the service Ralph worked as a Jet Mechanic.

Ralph is survived by his mother, Evelyn of the home; a sister, Marian Hart of Mexico; three nieces, Amanda Clubb of Mexico, Katrina Walker of New Jersey, Shiela Whithorn-Ferrell of San Jose; two nephews, Phillip Clubb of Mexico, William Walker of New Jersey; six great-nieces; three great-nephews; one great-great-niece.

Ralph was preceded in death by his father, Ralph C. Hart, Sr. and a sister, Karen Walker.